What is the pHformula Oily and Congested Treatment?

What does the pHformula Oily and Congested Treatment Involve?

STEP 1:

E.X.F.O. cleanse contains active ingredients which assist in loosening rough dead skin cells while being hydrating and anti-inflammatory.

STEP 2:

Degrease the skin using S.K.I.N. primer.

This assists in cleansing and degreases the skin to guarantee optimum penetration of active ingredients.

STEP 3 (OPTIONAL):

25-minute DERMALUX treatment. (Select Dermalux add-on when booking)
DERMALUX uses colour wavelengths of visible light, which stimulate skin cells to repair and rejuvenate and also neutralise bacteria. Dermalux uses red light, blue light and infrared light. Blue light, in particular, can have a powerful effect on oily and congested skin, helping to kill bacteria, reduce acne, shrink pores and fight infection.

STEP 4:

SP Complex.
This gentle resurfacing complex exfoliates the skin and prepares it for further treatments by opening the cellular delivery channels. This allows better penetration of the active ingredients in the next steps and aids in activating the skin’s regeneration response. Here, we assess your skin sensitivity on a scale of 1-10, should you wish to move on to one of the stronger pHformula treatments next time.
Upon application of the complex, there will be a mild stinging sensation.

STEP 5:

Mask or  Resurfacing treatment. 

A mask is chosen to suit your skin concerns and sensitivity and whether you would like a facial or a resurfacing treatment.  A popular treatment we may use here is the I.N.S.T.A.N.T. Resurfacing Mask,  it leaves the skin radiant and glowing. Salicylic acid assists in superficial exfoliation and cell renewal. It provides tighter pores and skin texture. Impurities are absorbed without removing natural oils. Ferulic acid and Vitamin E provide an antioxidant effect to brighten discoloured skin. It also aids the skin’s ability to heal, repair, and protect itself from environmental damage. The mask is left on for up to 15 minutes.

STEP 6:

Removal of the Mask and Extraction Treatment.

Once again, we use E.X.F.O. cleanse to remove the mask and help with extractions for up to  5 minutes.

STEP 7:

V.I.T.A. C Radiance Release Treatment.

V.I.T.A. C radiance release contains a complex of pure L-ascorbic acid, Retinol, and Hyaluronic acid. It also contains the pHformula special delivery complex, which enhances the penetration of the ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. This makes sure the treatment is at optimum potency to make sure the best results can be achieved.
This aids in skin hydration, promotes cell turnover, offers antioxidant properties, triggers collagen production, increases rate of skin repair, encourages circulation and offers UV protection.

Step 8:

Post Recovery Cream and SPF.

How much is a pHformula Oily and Congested Treatment?

View pHformula Facial Treatment Prices Here.

How to Book a pHformula Oily and Congested Treatment

You can book a treatment and also view if we have any Special Offers on this treatment here.

Alternatively, book a consultation to discuss your skin concerns and needs.

Choose from:

Skin Assessment Consultation 

pHformula Skin Assessment, Sensitivity Test and Trial Treatment

We discuss your skin and perform a sensitivity test and a gentle exfoliating facial to determine your future skin needs for further facial or more advanced resurfacing treatments.

What are pHformula CR (Chronic Redness) Treatments?

pHformula CR Treatments include home products and clinic prescription facials for treating chronic redness. They can improve a range of red skin problems due to inflammation or a breakdown in the skin barrier function

Skin Redness can develop due to various skin changes; treatments vary depending on the cause. Find out more here.

What does the Chronic Redness Facial Treatment do?

At Cheshire Lasers, we provide a tailored facial treatment to address red inflamed skin. Once we have treated your skin once or twice, we can slowly increase the potency of the treatment according to your skin’s reaction and can perform a more substantial resurfacing treatment rather than our gentle facial.

Whichever treatment we use our aim is to:

• Reduce redness
• Reduce inflammation
• Increase cellular turnover
• Improve collagen
• Strengthen the capillary walls
• Smooth skin texture
• Clearer, brighter skin

What does the CR Facial Treatment involve?

The CR treatment is like a regular facial, except the ingredients target chronic redness.

The treatment takes about 50 minutes and is a relaxing experience like any other facial. However, it also includes a gentle resurfacing step, which can cause slight stinging tingling for a few minutes.  Despite the slight irritation during treatment, this step works from within to improve red skin and rarely causes any visible peeling or irritation after treatment.

For more detailed information, view the bottom of this page.

How do I arrange a Chronic Redness Facial?

Arrange a skin assessment consultation with one of our Aestheticians. They will assess your skin and advise if your redness suits this facial treatment.

If you are suitable, they will give you some products to try on your skin and schedule your first treatment.

They will also recommend you use some home care products for the best results.

Book Your Skin Assessment Consultation Here

If you are not suitable for this treatment, they will advise you about our wide range of other treatments that may suit your skin better. They will also give you samples to try.

What does the CR Home Regime involve?

We will recommend CR home treatment first, although prescriptions can vary according to an individual skin:

What is a pHformula TCA Touch Peel?

TCA is a powerful acid used in the more aggressive chemical peels for skin improvement and rejuvenation. It promotes rapid skin improvement and also dermal collagen remodelling. The acid damages the surface of the skin, which then causes healing and repair. Although it works wonderfully, it also comes with a  much higher risk of side effects in comparison to milder peels.

pHformula uses a unique delivery complex PH-DVC™, which transports the TCA molecules into the deeper skin layers allowing the active ingredients to work deeper within the skin rather than damaging the surface. This complex significantly reduces skin injury. Therefore the skin is more tolerant, and there is rarely any downtime, unlike many other TCA peels.

pHformula TCA Touch contains:

• 30%  TCA
• Arbutin for its skin-lightening properties
• Magnesium Sulfate for its anti-inflammatory effect
• PH-DVC the delivery complex

This combination results in intense stimulation and cell renewal with excellent skin tolerance and effectiveness.

The PH-DVC complex allows for maximum efficacy without the negative side effects normally seen with conventional peelings, allowing controlled protons release. No severe superficial trauma, complications or side effects and excellent skin tolerance!

When to consider a TCA Touch Peel

TCA Touch has an instant lifting and cell renewal effect ideal for anti-ageing but can help improve skin with a range of problems.

• Sun-damaged skin
• Lines and wrinkles
• Pigmentation and skin discolouration
• Newly obtained scars
• Suitable for all skin types
• Can be used on the face, neck and décolletage

Find out more about pHformula TCA Touch and view other before and after images here.

Contraindications to TCA Touch

This treatment is very safe.

The main contraindications include:

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Infection near the treatment area
• Any skin infection
• Sensitive skin
• Sunburn

How often can I have treatment:

The TCA Peel is usually a one to three-session treatment with around 4 to 6 weeks in between each session.

At your review, our doctor can assess your skin and decide with you if further treatments are appropriate.

What reactions may I have?

Normal Reactions include:

• Mild irritation at the time of application.
• Redness
• Tightness
• Flaking or mild shedding
• Peeling
• Temporary dryness

Aftercare

It is important that you:

• Avoid direct sun exposure for a few weeks after treatment.
• Use a high SPF

Our doctor will recommend prescription home care to prepare your skin for treatment and to use after the treatment. It is important that you use only these products for the next 2-3 weeks to achieve the best results and to help the healing process after the skin resurfacing treatment. Using other products can increase the risk of unwanted reactions.

The prescription strength products are all formulated with the unique PH-DVC™ complex to help you achieve the best possible results.

24 hours post-treatment, tightness and dryness may be seen; the use of the homecare alleviates this.

48-60 hours later, you may see flaking or mild shedding

What does the TCA Touch Treatment involve?

The treatment takes only 30 minutes.

It involves cleansing the skin and applying a primer to remove any surface oil and maximise penetration of the peel complex.

You can view Dr Drinnan’s prices here. 

To book phone 01606 841255 or book an appointment online here:

pHformula Radiance Release System is an in-clinic treatment perfect for boosting the skin and making it more radiant.

It is an excellent treatment to consider before and after sun exposure, as the L-ascorbic acid suppresses melanocyte activity and reduces the harmful effects of the sun’s rays.

It also helps to strengthen the skin’s collagen and elastin network and speed up the skin’s healing and repair rate.

The treatment suits skins with photo-ageing and pigmentation and is also an excellent preventative treatment.

What is in The pHformula Radiance Release System?

pHformula Radiance Release System contains a complex of pure L-ascorbic acid, Retinol, and Hyaluronic acid. It also includes the pHformula special delivery complex, which enhances the penetration of the ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin.

During treatment, we activate the complex with a pHformula radiance release activator before applying it to your skin. This ensures the treatment is at optimum potency to achieve the best results.

Which Treatments contain the Radiance Release System?

Radiance Boost Summer Facial

We combine a gentle resurfacer treatment ( SP Complex) with the pHformula Radiance Release System to suppress melanocyte activity, stimulate collagen and reduce the effects of the sun’s harmful rays. We then apply a mask tailored to your skin type, or you can take one home to use later in the day when you have more time.

You can book the Radiance Boost Facial here.

VITA C. Radiance Resurfacing Treatment

We combine a gentle CR Complex Resurfacing System with the pHformula Radiance Release System.

This facial is excellent in the summer, before and after a sunny holiday, and before a skiing trip to reduce the harmful effects of winter sun. Please be aware that it is still essential to protect the skin from UV radiation using SPF 50+ and to avoid direct, extended sun exposure.

We then apply a mask to treat your skin type. Alternatively, you can take a mask home to use later in the day when you have more time.

You must collect a CR sample to do a test patch  4 or 5 days before the treatment. 

To book a VITA C. Resurfacing Treatment, you can either book an appointment and arrange to collect the sample through reception or book a consultation for a skin assessment, and we can give you one then.

Radiance Boost add-on Treatment

You can also experience a Radiance Boost added to your usual CACI Facial, Endymed, Ultraformer, Microneedling, or Thermaclinic Facial. When booking, simply choose the add-on treatment you would like to try.

Choose from:

pHformula Radiance Boost add-on Treatment
pHformula Hydrating Radiance Boost add-on Treatment

How Much are the Radiance Boost Facial and Radiance Boost Resurfacing Treatments?

View our pHformula treatment prices here.